GRACEFUL1 graceful2 a graceful appearance or way of movingRELATED WORDSoppositeCLUMSYsee alsoBEAUTIFUL1 graceful 优雅的graceful /ˈgreɪsfəl/ [adjective]moving in a smooth, controlled way that is attractive to look at 〔动作〕优雅的，优美的 Gwyneth Paltrow is wonderful in the film, tall, graceful and elegant. 影片中格威妮丝·帕尔特罗漂亮极了，身材修长，气质高贵优雅。 In recent years these graceful birds have been seen again in increasing numbers. 近年来这些漂亮的鸟儿再次出现，数量也越来越多。 He sketched her quickly, with a few graceful strokes of his pen. 他潇洒地挥挥笔，很快就给她画了一幅素描。gracefully [adverb] As all film stars know, it's almost impossible to get out of a car gracefully. 所有电影明星都知道，几乎不可能做到很优雅地下车。elegant /ˈelɪgənt, ˈeləgənt/ [adjective]someone who iselegant dresses, behaves, and moves in a graceful and attractive way 〔衣着、行为、动作〕高雅的，优美的 He was a tall, elegant man, silver-haired and beautifully dressed. 他身材修长，气质高雅，一头银色的头发，一身漂亮的衣服。 All the dancers looked so elegant as they moved slowly round the room. 所有舞蹈演员在房间里慢慢地跳着舞，显得那么的优雅。 Her good looks and confident, elegant manner made her the centre of attention. 她的美貌、自信和优雅使她成了人们注意的焦点。elegantly [adverb] Simon took out a long cigar and lit it elegantly. 西蒙拿出一支长长的雪茄，优雅地点燃了。lithe /laɪð/ [adjective usually before noun]writtensomeone who has alithe body is able to bend, stretch, and move easily - use this especially about someone who looks young, thin, and attractive 【书面】〔身材〕灵活优美的，轻盈柔软的〔尤指某人年轻纤瘦和漂亮〕 I felt awkward among the lithe young sun-tanned girls on the beach. 海滩上，周围都是一些体态轻盈、晒成古铜色皮肤的年轻女孩，我觉得很不自在。effortless /ˈefəʳtləs/ [adjective]effortless movements or actions are very smooth and controlled, as though they are made without any effort at all, especially because the person who makes them has a lot of skill 〔动作〕不费力的，轻松自如的 She performed her dive with effortless grace. 她轻松优雅地完成了跳水动作。 Mark drew quickly and with confidence, in a way that looked completely effortless. 马克画得又快又自信，显得毫不费力。effortlessly [adverb] The pianist's fingers ran effortlessly over the keys. 那钢琴家的手指在琴键上轻松自如地弹奏。flowing /ˈfləʊɪŋ/ [adjective only before noun]flowing movements are made gracefully and without interruption 〔动作〕优美连贯的，流畅的 Steve turned, raised his arm and threw the ball, all in one flowing movement. 史蒂夫转身举臂投球，动作一气呵成。 The cheetah's long flowing strides make it faster than any other animal on earth. 猎豹流畅的大步飞跑使它比地球上任何一种动物跑得都要快。2 a graceful appearance or way of moving 优雅的外表或举止grace/gracefulness /greɪs, ˈgreɪsfəlns/ [uncountable noun] Kim had all the grace and charm of a young woman, though she was still only a girl. 金虽然还只是个小姑娘，但她已经有了年轻女子的风韵魅力。 Rudolph Nureyev's skill and gracefulness made him a legend in his own lifetime. 鲁道夫·努里耶夫的技艺和风度使他成了他那个时代的传奇。elegance /ˈelɪgəns, ˈeləgəns/ [uncountable noun]a graceful and attractive manner or appearance 〔仪态或外表等的〕优美；文雅 Francesca was impressed by the beautiful house and the elegance of the guests. 弗朗西丝卡被那华美的房子和宾客的优雅仪态所吸引。poise /pɔɪz/ [uncountable noun]a calm and very graceful way of moving your body, or of standing or sitting 〔优美的〕体态，仪态 Margerie was very beautiful, with the grace and poise of a movie star. 玛格丽长得非常漂亮，有着电影明星的优美仪态。 They felt that he lacked sufficient poise and confidence for the job. 他们觉得他做这份工作欠缺足够的仪态和自信。